11° ASSO DPO INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS | DIGITAL EVENT

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SCHEDULE
11° ASSO DPO CONGRESS

September 29th, 2025
Closed-door Congress

Workshop closed-door event

15:00 | 18:00

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEETING

ASSO DPO TERRITORIAL DELEGATES MEETING


19:00

ASSO DPO HAPPY HOUR

Join us for an happy hour with networking time, open to both associates and non-members, in a unique atmosphere at the Belvedere on the 39th floor of Palazzo Lombardia.

Happy hour sponsored 

 

September 30th, 2025
Open-door Congress

New challenges for businesses, DPOs and Digital Governance Professionals

Chairwoman: Chiara Albicocco | Science journalist, TV Radio host and podcaster

08:30 | 09:30

GUEST REGISTRATION

Welcome coffee & networking

09:30 | 09:40

INSTITUTIONAL GREETING

Matteo Colombo | ASSO DPO President | Italy

Alessandro Fermi | Regional Minister for University, Research, and Innovation – Lombardy Region | Italy

09:40 | 10:00

US OVERVIEW | KEYNOTE SPEAKER

A journey through the intricate American regulatory landscape on privacy and artificial intelligence: between federal, state, and local laws. We will explore the implications for data transfers and the added value of informed governance. A presentation to help decipher a complex system that is crucial for those who process US citizens' data or use US suppliers.

Odia Kagan  | Partner and Chair of Data Privacy Compliance and International Privacy at Fox Rothschild LLP | USA

10:00 | 10:45

AI TALK

Artificial intelligence between innovation, regulation, and responsibility

In this talks, we will examine how mathematical modeling can transform large volumes of data into high-value predictions; we will show strategies for integrating AI into regulated contexts, with LegalTech solutions and compliance practices; finally, we will define a governance and ethics framework that ensures transparency, inclusion, and full respect for privacy.

Alfio Quarteroni | Professor Emeritus at Politecnico di Milano and EPFL Lausanne. Founder of MOX at the Politecnico di Milano, MATHICSE at EPFL and co-founder of MOXOFF | Italy

Alberto Guglielmi | CEO and Founder Opticon Data Solutions | LegalTech Innovator | DPO & Data Compliance Expert | Emerging Technology Consultant | Italy

Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin | AI Governance & Privacy Executive | Co-Founder, Women in AI Governance | Ireland

10:45 | 11:00

SPONSOR TALK Session sponsored 

AI-powered Compliance: il futuro della Governance è adesso

Susanna Cecchetti Country Manager at One Trust | Italy

11:00 | 11:20

COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

11:20 | 11:40

ESCAPE GAME GDPR Session sponsored 

Andrea Cipolla Account Executive, EQS Group Italy | Italy

Guglielmo Troiano Lawyer | Bernoni Grant Thornthon | Italy

11:40 | 12:15

DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY

Privacy in the spotlight: voices from Europe’s data regulators

A face-to-face discussion between representatives of data protection authorities. An opportunity to learn more about the challenges, priorities and strategies of European privacy authorities in a changing environment.

Graham Doyle | Data protection Authority EIRE | Head of Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications | Ireland

Christian Pertl | Data protection Authority Austria | National and International Affair office contact | Austria 

Paul Jordan | Senior Policy Advisor CEDPO  | Bruxelles

12:15 | 13:00

SPONSOR TALK Session sponsored 
 

Beyond the Maze: Navigating AI and Regulatory Compliance in Cybersecurity Incident Response 

Camilla Coresi | Lawyer at Foro of Perugia | DPO | Italy 

Roberto Mazzini | CEO Just IT Srl System Administrator, CISO | Italy

Zeno Testoni | Porini s.r.l | Cybersecurity Expert | Azure & MS 365 Security Competence Lead | Italy

Giuseppe Serafini | Lawyer Cassazionista at Foro of Perugia | DPO | Italy 

13:00 | 14:15

LUNCH TIME

14:15 | 14:45

InCYBER TALK

Defending data in the age of AI

A high-level discussion on the evolution of cybersecurity in the digital age, where artificial intelligence is both a resource and a risk. Industry experts will analyze emerging threats, protection strategies, and the crucial role of security for personal and corporate data. An essential event for those who protect the value of information.

Marco Schiaffino | Popularizer and journalist specialized in cybersecurity. Author of Doppio Click of Radio Popolare | Italy

Filadelfio Emanuele | CISO & Cyber BU Director - Elmec Informatica | Italy

14:45 - 15:00

SPONSOR TALK Session sponsored  

The democratization of cybersecurity services

Simone Fratus Chief Technology Officer Orizon | Italy

15:00 | 15:45

DPO TALK: Rewind & Fast Forward

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | What have we learned, where are we going?

Three voices, three perspectives, one theme: the evolution of the DPO. Concrete experiences, testimonies from the field and reflections on the future. From practical solutions to mistakes to avoid, through the impact on organizations and new regulatory challenges: the DPO changes face, but remains a key player.

Sergio Aracu | Founding Partner Area Legale S.r.l | Italy

Nadia Arnaboldi | ASSO DPO Vice President and DPO Advisor | Italy

Cristina Donzelli | Legal Compliance Manager Labor Project Srl and DPO Advisor | Italy

15:45 | 16:00

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The challenges of AI and data protection – new challenges for DPOs

Ginevra Cerrina Feroni Vice President of the Board of the Data Protection Authority  | Ital

16:00 | 16:20

COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

16:20 | 17:00

PRIVACY TALK  Session sponsorizzata   

Privacy next: GDPR Reload & NIS 2 Impact

GDPR Reform and NIS Directive 2: two regulatory fronts reshaping the role of DPOs, Privacy professionals and organizations. A multi-voice discussion on what to expect, how to manage the operational impact, and what strategies to adopt so as not to be found unprepared. From sanctions risk to cybersecurity by design: challenges and opportunities of a future that has already begun.

Gianluca Sivieri | Local Police Commander. Trainer in data protection and video surveillance for Public Administration and Law Enforcement Agencies. Author of industry-specific books and articles | Italy

Fabio Guasconi | Chairman CT 510 UNINFO e Ceo Risc3 S.r.l. | Italy

Cristiano Ornaghi | Privacy e Data Security Specialist – CEO & Co-Founder Trust Data Solution | Italia 

Ivan Stincone | DPO - Trust Data Solutions | Italy

17:00

That's not all: stay until the conclusion and find out the final surprise!

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